Castanet | Research addresses real-world challenges, improves peoples’ lives November 13, 2024
"Research, when you strip away the academic uniform, is about asking how we can make things better. At TRU, it’s not just a pursuit of…
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Education News Canada | Rod McCormick: leading the drive for change November 13, 2024
A leader in Indigenous health and well-being, Dr. Rod McCormick's work as a researcher, psychologist and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health has been instrumental…
Faculty and staff, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Featured, Indigenous Education, Research and Graduate Studies
Rod McCormick: leading the drive for change November 8, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Recognized as a leader in Indigenous health and well-being, Dr. Rod McCormick’s work as a researcher, psychologist and BC Innovation Chair…
Academica | Post-secondary institutions unveil, celebrate spaces dedicated to Indigenous students, learning October 2, 2024
TRU's recent groundbreaking on the $22 million Indigenous Education Centre (IEC) was noted by Academica's Indigenous Top Ten. TRU is one of five Canadian institutions…
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti‑Racism, Featured, Indigenous Education, Williams Lake
Coyote Project moves Indigenization forward September 25, 2024
By Kim Van Haren TRU's Coyote Project is a transformative Indigenization initiative that fosters a more inclusive, diverse and respectful academic environment that benefits students,…
First Nations Health Authority | Honouring the past and shaping the future: Dr. Sheila Blackstock on Orange Shirt Day September 24, 2024
For School of Nursing faculty member Dr. Sheila Blackstock, Orange Shirt Day is a time to honour the survivors of Residential Schools and remember the…
Featured, Indigenous Education, Office of the President
From Truth to Reconciliation to moving forward together September 23, 2024
A message from TRU President Brett Fairbairn On Monday, Sept. 30, Canadians will again mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is…
CFJC Today | TRU breaks ground on new Indigenous Education Centre September 20, 2024
A recent ceremony on campus marks the start of construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre, a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community on…
Faculty and staff, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Featured, Wildfire
Building a disaster-resilient future September 19, 2024
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
Campus News, Featured, Indigenous Education, News releases
TRU celebrates groundbreaking of Indigenous Education Centre September 19, 2024
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Indigenous education, culture and community will have a central hub at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) as construction begins on the new $22-million…
Castanet | Remembering is important but action is needed to confront wrongs of the past September 18, 2024
"Remembering the ills, errors and wrongs of the past is an important step all Canadians must take," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Action is what is…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Orange Shirt Day September 17, 2024
Orange Shirt Day founder and alum Phyllis Webstad speaks with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on…
My Cariboo Now | Partnership agreement ensures TRU is a place of belonging for all Indigenous communities September 11, 2024
TRU and the Williams Lake First Nation have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen their collaborative relationship. “This signifies an especially close and lasting relationship,”…
Featured, Indigenous Education, Williams Lake
TRU and Williams Lake First Nation strengthen collaboration September 10, 2024
As students returned to classes at the Williams Lake campus, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) signed a partnership agreement…
Windspeaker | Mohawk professor receives prestigious accolade from Royal Society of Canada September 5, 2024
Dr. Rod McCormick, a member of the Mohawk (Kanien’kéha) First Nation and a professor and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health, is among 104 new…
Featured, Indigenous Education, News releases, Research and Graduate Studies
Indigenous researcher from TRU elected as Royal Society of Canada Fellow September 3, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Dr. Roderick (Rod) McCormick, a member of the Mohawk (Kanien'keha'ka) First Nation and a professor and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health at…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Chancellor DeDe DeRose August 29, 2024
DeDe DeRose talks about her career as an educator and her new role as TRU's chancellor. Story begins at 1:04:41.
Education News Canada | Indigenous students learn skills while rebuilding wildfire-ravaged community August 12, 2024
Indigenous trades students are gaining hands-on experience and earning Heavy Equipment Operator certification while helping rebuild the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw community in the North Shuswap.…
Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Faculty of Science, Featured, Giving
Memorial award honours community-minded outdoorsman July 30, 2024
A dedicated family man and proud member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Jamie Collins was also an avid outdoorsman, a tireless mentor and a friend to…
Featured, School of Trades and Technology
Indigenous students learn skills while rebuilding wildfire-ravaged community July 26, 2024
Last summer’s raging wildfires devastated many communities across BC, including those in the Shuswap. Families fled the Bush Creek East wildfire, not knowing if they’d…
